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The European Union has officially agreed to launch membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, with talks set to begin on Monday. This decision marks a significant step in the two countries' aspirations to join the bloc.
Johan Satler, Head of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, organized a meeting in Podgorica with representatives of the government and opposition to discuss constitutional changes, European reforms, and the potential return of the DPS party to parliament.
European Union envoys have provided an uncommonly positive assessment of the situation in Zimbabwe, suggesting a potential shift in diplomatic relations.
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with an EU envoy to discuss the government's strategy for diversifying capital markets, aiming to strengthen external buffers and ensure sustainable financing.
The European Union's special envoy for the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, Peter Sorensen, held productive meetings in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vuçiç and chief negotiator Petar Petkoviq to advance the dialogue.
Luigi Soreca, Head of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), criticized the country's stalled progress towards EU membership, citing political blockades, lack of reforms, and lost European funds.
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska met with EU Special Envoy Peter Sorensen to discuss stability in the Western Balkans and maintaining peace in Kosovo, reaffirming NATO's full support for the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina.
Envoys from European Union member states have reached an agreement to proceed with the initial phase of membership negotiations for both Ukraine and Moldova.
Azerbaijan has announced it is severing ties with the European Parliament and summoned the EU envoy. This diplomatic action follows a resolution passed by the EU Parliament regarding the treatment of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.
EU envoys are reportedly poised to adopt the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. This new package is expected to deliver a strong blow to Russia's oil sector.
Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated images depicting himself in religious contexts, including being embraced by Jesus, drawing both praise from some evangelical leaders and broader discussion.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met with EU Special Envoy Peter Sorensen to discuss the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue. Vučić emphasized that Pristina's unilateral actions raise tensions and reiterated Serbia's demand for the Community of Serb Municipalities (ZSO).
Mairead McGuinness has taken on a new role promoting freedom of religion on behalf of the EU, following her withdrawal from the Irish presidential election last year due to health reasons.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti is scheduled to meet with EU envoy Peter Sorensen to discuss the urgent deadline for the implementation of the Law on Foreigners, as confirmed by European diplomatic sources and reported by Serbian media.
An EU envoy is advocating for an increased number of vessels to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once the conflict in Iran concludes.
Mark Carney has appointed Jonathan Wilkinson, a former cabinet minister from the Trudeau era, as the new ambassador to the European Union. Wilkinson announced he would be leaving his federal seat in the coming months.
Russia has announced it will halt the flow of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, while Slovakia has threatened to block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia. These developments come as the Druzhba pipeline has reportedly resumed operations after repairs, and trust between Ukraine and Slovakia is strained over the pipeline.
Following Johannes Hahn's departure, the European Commission is actively seeking a replacement envoy for the Cyprus problem. Cypriot government officials have confirmed that the process to appoint a new representative is already in motion.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is scheduled to meet with Peter Sorensen, the European Union's special envoy for the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, in Belgrade.
Peter Sorenson, the EU's special envoy for the Belgrade-Priština dialogue, informed UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix about recent developments in Kosovo, highlighting a constructive and pragmatic spirit.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti will meet with EU envoy Peter Sorensen to discuss the deadline for implementing the Law on Foreigners, according to European diplomatic sources.